Teenager Critically Injured in Train Crash on CR 116 in Falls County

Teenager Critically Injured in Train Crash on CR 116 in Falls County

16-Year-Old Critically Injured in Falls County Train Crash on CR 116 near SH 6

Falls County, Texas (August 26, 2020) – A 16-year-old driver was critically injured Wednesday morning in a train collision in Falls County, according to the Texas DPS.

The crash happened around 7:00 a.m. on County Road 116, near State Highway 6.

Deputies said the teenager was driving a Chevrolet Tahoe and was attempting to cross the train tracks when he was struck by a train.

The Tahoe driver was airlifted to a local hospital with life-threatening injuries.

The crash remains under investigation.

We wish the injured victim a quick recovery.

“When a person has suffered a grave personal injury in an accident due to someone else’s negligence, the most overwhelming emotion they feel is a sense of injustice. They often ask how such a life-altering event could have happened to them,” attorney Joel A. Gordon said. “The next question usually is, who can help me?” Mr. Gordon added.

A legal advocate can represent an injury victim or the family of a deceased victim. The attorney will file a claim on behalf of the victim and will have the responsibility of citing existing codes, laws, or statues which were violated.

To speak with an attorney, Click to call: 281-943-5555.

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